Healthy Orzo Dinner Recipes for a Delightful Meal Tonight
A nutritious and delicious orzo dinner recipe for a wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until wilted.
- Combine cooked orzo with the skillet mixture.
- Add feta cheese, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth for a non-vegetarian option.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg